stable

[stey-buhl] / ˈsteɪ bəl /

ADJECTIVE

constant, fixed; resistant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

balanced calm durable fast lasting permanent reliable safe secure solid steady strong substantial

STRONG

abiding anchored enduring established even firm invariable nailed poised set sound stabile stalwart staunch stout tough uniform

WEAK

brick-wall deep-rooted equable immutable perdurable resolute set in stone solid as a rock stationary staying put steadfast sturdy sure together unalterable unchangeable unfluctuating unvarying unwavering well-built well-founded

Antonyms

STRONGEST

broken ephemeral imbalanced impermanent insecure intermittent loose soft temporary undependable unfixed unprotected unreliable unsafe unstable untrustworthy vulnerable weak

STRONG

changeable changing different flexible indefinite irresolute unsound

WEAK

inconstant shaky wobbly

Example Sentences

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The defendants appeared to be a happy, stable couple, but that was far from the truth, Wright said.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

A 43-year-old man from Los Angeles was hospitalized in stable condition.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

While she recently has become financially stable and stopped using SNAP, she recalled worrying that one mistake on a form would mean not eating.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

Consumer inflation eased to 3.5% on year in March, down sharply from 4.8% in February, while core inflation remained broadly stable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Carmen and Tony burst through the squeaking stable door.

From "I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919" by Lauren Tarshis

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